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What would be the medical consequences of someone breaking your hard palate? how would you know if it was crakced at medline seam except with imaging?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Clinical exam: It may be possible to detect movement with a clinical exam.Possible sinus complications, if lining was torn. I would recommend seeing your oral surgeon and/or your ENT md for evaluation. Good luck.

Answered 5/31/2019

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Dr. Marguerite Myers answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bite may be off: If you believe your palate is cracked or broken, your teeth will not occlude ( fit together ) the same way as before. Immediately go to the emergency room. You may require imaging, and surgery on this serious condition. Do not delay.

Answered 12/29/2012

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Broken palate: The 2 piece upper jaw articulates with numerous other bones in the skull in addition to it's mirror image side. f broken and left untreated can become infected, not heal properly, cause sinus involvement, change your occlusion, and so many other things. Best diagnostic tool is examination by a professional (specialist Oral Surgeon or specialist ENT). But if no x-ray it's just a guess. Go now.

Answered 5/31/2019

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